{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Research Nurse Team Leade with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, United Kingdom\n\n Detailed job description and main responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Leadership Provide professional and management leadership to support the development of clinical research activity for defined research recruitment and delivery teams. Ensure appropriate processes are in place to oversee and influence performance of teams including ensuring local and national research targets are met. Conduct trial feasibility to assess the impact on workload in defined research groups and the Trust to establish whether there are adequate resources available to meet clinical trial activity. To have full oversight of clinical trial submission process within teams and overall responsibility from feasibility through to close out of a team portfolio of clinical trials. Provide divisional representation on relevant trust wide committees relating to governance structures and operational management, where appropriate. Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Take a proactive approach in ensuring local and national performance and recruitment metrics are adhered to and met. Work with Trust R&I department and research staff to ensure regulatory and governance frameworks are adhered to. Delegation of appropriate trial related activities to members of the research team. Identify strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials and support team members in implementing these strategies. Identify workforce requirements to meet the team objectives and have overall responsibility for the recruitment processes within defined area of responsibility. Ensure all Trust-wide policies and practices are adhered to and implemented within teams Strategic Development Contribute to the development and implementation of the R&I strategy and objectives. Contribute to and implement relevant strategies within the trust including the NIHR Nursing strategy. Foster strategic links and work in close partnership with appropriate key stakeholders to ensure all local, corporate, and national initiatives and targets are met Finance and Business Management Manage and negotiate research budgets for defined research teams, ensuring oversight of all invoicing and income. Work with the research income and costings team in forecasting projected income to secure funding for the retention and expansion of Clinical trial team nursing and administration posts. Develop business plans to secure funding for the provision of resources as required Clinical Oversee the management, implementation, and facilitation of clinical trial delivery. Set up processes/patient pathways in specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (including specialist clinics) Assimilate complex information relating to clinical trials and communicate this information to patients and staff at a level appropriate to their understanding. Work clinically as a resource and role model and to cover absence as required, ensuring a reasonable balance between need, area of expertise and own research. Promote and adhere to the EU directive and ICH/GCP. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence Education and Training To design and/or participate in National and Regional study days. To support pre and post registration education development through ensuring all members of staff have access to relevant and required training within the field of research and ensure staff work towards relevant competencies. Ensure educational opportunities are available to all staff and ensure all have personnel development plans as part of the PDR process. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, ensuring all staff make effective use of learning opportunities. To develop and facilitate educational programs to meet the competencies of the Clinical research nursing and administration teams. Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal, revalidation, and personal development planning. Ensure own knowledge is regularly updated and be aware of relevant developments that may impact on service provision Quality Support development of SOPs to guide practice within patient recruitment and delivery teams and ensure they are reviewed as appropriate Ensure that all research activity is conducted within the relevant governance frameworks and according to local SOPs. Lead on and participate in service improvement projects and development programmes that contribute to excellent patient experience. Promote a culture of effective collaboration and continuous improvement by implementing the quality strategy and objectives Information Management Can use a variety of clinical research related information systems including CWP, R-PEAK Produce and utilize reports to manage team performance, including, but not limited to, HR, Financial, patient recruitment, and other KPI's. Ensure teams are involved with, and influences trust Digital strategies in relation to the requirement of the R&I division Communication and Engagement Represent the Division and Trust at specialist research forums or consultative groups in relation to clinical research. Process highly complex, scientific and sometimes sensitive patient information and when required, communicate this to a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff groups Promote a culture and environment of research engagement and integration across the trust. Ensure that there is effective communication, across all organisational boundaries in relation to clinical trial activities Ensure the interests of the research division are considered in the planning and development of new systems and processes. To raise the profile of clinical research nursing locally and nationally. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria First Level Registration Degree level education Desirable criteria Master's degree or evidence of post graduate study Experience Essential criteria Substantial Oncology Experience Significant experience undertaking, coordinating and managing clinical research. Experience of developing and working within multi-disciplinary teams and cross organisational working Ability to organize and prioritize own workload and that of a large team. Evidence of management/leadership Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication skills. Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries. Demonstrate broad range of management skills Capable of leading and initiating change Working knowledge of office-based packages Desirable criteria Capable of presenting research related information to a wide audience Knowledge Essential criteria Expert knowledge of clinical trials process and regulatory frameworks Working knowledge of national research agenda and national research organisations Working knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to all sectors of oncology Values Essential criteria Ability to demonstrate organizational values and behaviors. Other Essential criteria Capacity to deal with complexity of issues Flexible working The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure. By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website. You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 328.4KB) The Christie Vision (PDF, 45.9KB) Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB) Hospital Parking (PDF, 116.3KB) Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB) Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB) "}